Mid Norfolk Mencap is an organisation based in Norfolk who are committed to creating a world where individuals with
learning disabilities are not just seen but are valued equally, heard, and included. We are passionate about empowering
those we serve to lead fulfilling lives, actively engage in their communities, and access opportunities available to
everyone.
We are seeking a motivated and compassionate individual to join our team as a Trustee. The successful candidate will
play a crucial role in shaping strategy for our charity supporting adults with learning disabilities in Norfolk, guiding our
organisational transformation while making decisions that directly improve the lives of the people we support.
Key Responsibilities:
> Ensure the charity is carrying out its purposes and delivering public benefit
> Ensure that the charity pursue its stated purposes, as defined in its governing document, by developing and agreeing
a long-term strategy
> Manage the charity's resources responsibly by making sure that the charity applies its resources exclusively in
pursuance of its charitable objects for the benefit of its members
> Ensure that the charity's assets, beneficiaries or reputation are not exposed to undue risk
Becoming a trustee for Mid Norfolk Mencap offers a unique opportunity to make a lasting difference in the lives of
people with learning disabilities, while gaining valuable skills, experience, and personal fulfilment. As part of our Board,
you'll help shape the strategic direction of a charity that embraces diversity, champions fairness, and strives to empower
those we serve to lead fulfilling lives.
The role also offers opportunities to strengthen your leadership, communication, and decision-making abilities in a
supportive, values-driven environment.
You will be supported by the Chair, other members of the Board of Trustees, and the CEO.
You will be given a basic induction to the charity and opportunities to meet with the leadership team.
All trustees are required to complete the statutory Oliver McGowan training.
Additional training opportunities will be identified based on your individual experience and qualifications, ensuring you
have the support needed to excel in your role.
Through the trustee recruitment and onboarding process, we will arrange for you to meet with our Chair and CEO, and
we encourage you to explore their motivation and rewards as part of your evaluation of us.
Apply via online application form: https://midnorfolkmencap.co.uk/vacancies
PLEASE NOTE: This vacancy is for a Mencap affiliated Network Partner and not for Royal Mencap Society. Network Partners sign up to a terms of membership and pay a membership fee to subscribe Royal Mencap Society’s Network and each local group is a separate and independent charity within their own right. As part of the group’s membership, they have the opportunity to advertise their vacancies on the Royal Mencap Society jobs website.
We encourage all applicants to apply directly to the group and the contact details provided by the group as stated on this job advert.
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We wish you the best with your Network Partner application.